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Afuye pledges loyalty to Oyebanji as she takes oath for second term
Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, has taken the oath of office for a second term, pledging unwavering loyalty to Governor Biodun Oyebanji and reaffirming her commitment to the state’s development. According to the Director of the Deputy Governor’s Press Office, Tope Ariyo, Afuye gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti shortly after taking the oaths of office and allegiance, saying…
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Foundation apologises over ‘insensitive’ fundraiser for Toluwanisings’ family
By Damilola Akinwale – The TolaOluwa Foundation has publicly apologised to the family and well-wishers of late singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, over a fundraiser it shared on behalf of his wife and children, admitting that the campaign was poorly timed and caused distress to the grieving family. In a statement posted on Instagram on Friday, the foundation…
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Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji: Vanishing Christianity on display — by Wale Adedayo
It might take time. But it is certain that the lies upon which Nigeria’s, and, indeed, Africa’s Christianity are built will crumble. And, the avoidable death of the Christian gospel singer, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji (oluwanisings), is a veritable proof. Yes, doctors were on strike at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State. Yes, the other hospitals he was rushed to…
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Between Lenin Road and Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway — by Louis Odion
The inspiration to pen this came as I began videoing the breathtaking eye-view while seated by the passenger window in a bus gliding down the iconic Lenin Road, nestling the equally legendary Black Sea, this Friday morning (October 16, 2026) in the coastal city of Sochi, Russia. It is my third day in the tranquil and tranquillising city of Sochi,…
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President Tinubu nominates four INEC national commissioners, two RECs
President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The nominations follow the expiration of the tenures of some commission members, according to a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy. Tinubu has also reappointed Dr…
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UK army chief says public must prepare for war, make sacrifices
The head of the British Army has said the country’s political leaders are about to begin a “frank conversation” with the public about the need to prepare for war. General Sir Roly Walker said every citizen would be asked to make sacrifices and play their part in the defence of the nation. Walker made the remarks while speaking to troops…
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Putin says Russia building non-negotiable ‘security zone’ inside Ukraine
Russia is establishing a “security zone” inside Ukraine along their shared border, which will be non-negotiable in any future talks with Kyiv, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. Putin, wearing military uniform and speaking during a visit to a command post, said the operation was in response to Ukraine’s 2024-25 incursion into Russia’s western Kursk region. “The Russian armed forces…
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Do2dtun, Animashaun clash over Headies’ move to Canada
By Damilola Akinwale – Nigerian media personality Do2dtun has responded to Headies organiser Ayo Animashaun after he suggested that the former’s criticism of the awards was driven by a personal grudge rather than genuine concerns. The dispute began hours after Animashaun faulted Nigerian artistes for overlooking local awards while aspiring to win Grammys on the global stage. In response, Do2dtun…
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Celebrating 28 years of the living legacy of Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe — by the Anyiam-Osigwe Family
Papa, today marks 28 years since you transitioned to eternal glory. You left behind a beautiful and rich legacy of credibility and character, of which we are all very proud. Twenty-eight years is a long time by the calendar, yet when someone’s presence is so deeply woven into the fabric of a family, time truly collapses into a single day.…
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Police arrest five over killing of 14-year-old boy in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old boy, Olapade Ezekiel, during a shooting incident in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on June 21, 2026, at about 3:30 p.m. at a palm-wine shop along Council Road, beside the Irepodun Local…
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